Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. Department of State spokesperson Tommy Pigott announced on Friday, May 15, that the United States has extended the Israel–Lebanon ceasefire for 45 days following diplomatic talks in Washington involving both parties.

Beijing (Diplomat.so) – U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview with Sean Hannity on Thursday, May 14, that Chinese President Xi Jinping offered assistance to ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran and the…

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - Lebanese and Israeli envoys began direct talks in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, May 14, seeking a renewed ceasefire after weeks of cross-border hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah despite a U.S.-brokered truce announced last month.

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - CBS News, citing US officials familiar with security files, reported that Pakistan quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to be stationed at its air bases, including Noor Khan near Rawalpindi, during a period following a ceasefire announced in early April by US President…

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – United States President Donald Trump said Monday he plans to discuss US weapons sales to Taiwan and the imprisonment of Hong Kong media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai during meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing later this week, signaling that longstanding…

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The US President Donald Trump stated on Monday, in Washington that Iran had initially offered US personnel access to damaged nuclear facilities before withdrawing the proposal, amid ongoing tensions and stalled negotiations between Washington and Tehran over nuclear-related…

Washington DC (Diplomat.so) - U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday, that his administration will suspend the federal gasoline tax following a sharp increase in fuel prices driven by escalating tensions between the United States and Iran and reported disruptions to global oil shipments through…

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - United States Army awarded Israeli defense technology company Smart Shooter Ltd. a $10.7 million contract for SMASH 2000 fire-control systems in Washington, D.C. on Monday, to enhance infantry counter-drone capabilities.

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth accused Democratic Senator Mark Kelly on Sunday of publicly discussing details from a classified Pentagon briefing after the lawmaker commented on U.S. weapons stockpiles during a televised interview.

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – United States President Donald Trump rejected Iran's response to a US-backed proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict on Sunday, calling it unacceptable and triggering immediate market concerns that drove oil prices sharply higher at the opening of trading.

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday rejected Iran's response to a U.S.-backed proposal aimed at ending the Middle East conflict, saying the reply delivered through Pakistani mediation was "completely unacceptable" amid continuing regional tensions.

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Friday, May 8, that US forces fired precision munitions disabling two Iranian-flagged oil tankers in international waters near strategic shipping lanes off Iranian coast.

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The U.S. Department of Justice expanded denaturalization proceedings against 12 naturalized citizens on Friday May 8 in Washington D.C. alleging concealed terrorism ties and violent criminal histories during immigration.

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - United States President Donald Trump on Thursday, May 7, addressed a rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a transatlantic cruise ship that has killed three passengers, infected multiple others across Europe, and triggered coordinated public health monitoring across several…

Washington DC (Diplomat.so) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday, May 7, that he held a "great" telephone call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in which they discussed Iran's nuclear program and unresolved transatlantic trade commitments affecting tariffs,…

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, May 6, that the U.S.–Israeli military campaign against Iran could end if Tehran complies with unspecified conditions outlined in a preliminary agreement, warning that failure to do so would likely result in intensified…

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - U.S. Southern Command, under direction of General Francis Donovan, conducted a military strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean Sea on Monday, May 4, killing two individuals described by officials as members of a "designated terrorist organization"…

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The White House announced that United States President Donald Trump suspended the "Project Freedom" maritime operation in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, May 6, following reported diplomatic progress between Washington and Tehran and escalating naval tensions…

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The United States government and the Islamic Republic of Iran are preparing a draft memorandum of understanding to end hostilities and initiate a 30-day negotiation period, diplomatic sources said on Wednesday, May 6.

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The United States Department of State announced Tuesday that Washington has concluded its military campaign against Iran launched in February, shifting its operational priority toward reopening and securing maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz.